[TDW]

Started to use the ptfe spray on my slx and it does cut down on wear.(My hands dont get black, just greasy!) Wish I'd used it from the start.

[macmac]

Mine's from the first batch but I don't have any issues with wear or clamps

I've never loc-tited the threads either. I only have to nip up the odd clamp maybe once a week. It doesn't look like new obviously, as I use it for every job but it hasn't worn anymore than I would expect a carbon pole to.

Maybe there were some quality control issues with the first batch?

Tony

[pingu]

Thats my impression also...in the same vein I do believe the SL-X is a vital piece of equipment for me...My pole does create me some 'angst' at least a couple of times a week the top section will collapse completely which does cause me to use Alex's name in a manner that I'm sure his family would take offence to

But it does allow me to make money so with 'my' pole I now just consider that it has a charectar all it's own and just like a teenager...it just tries it on every now and then until I 'pull it's head off' then it calms down and toes the line.

Great pole and I await the day it grows up and leaves home !

Dave.

[Window Cleaning Services]

Mine is great but the wife keeps falling off hers 

ps I have been disappointed with my slx (spinning brush) but I think the new batch will be better and I would try again.

Hi Bod, I had the same problem with mine. Needed to adjust several times a day even after using the locktite . I contacted alex's office and they sent me a replacement fibre glass pole, collected mine serviced it and sent it back...no problems since. That's what i call service! I'm now considering getting the new 30' model when they become available.  Syd

[Bobs Window Cleaning]

Syd

Alex collected mine yesterday for a service.

[[GQC] Tim]

I think a lot of people with spinning sections haven't applied the loctite correctly.

There were some issues with the first batch though.

[pingu]

Tim what is causing this 'spinning' is wear on the inner pole section (where clamp is afixed)...you will only be able to keep tightening and applying loctite for so long and then the worn out section(about 15mm) will need to be removed and the clamp re-instated.

Still a cracking good pole though!

Cheers
Dave.

[Alex Gardiner]

There were some issues with the first batch though.

The only issues with the first batch of original SL-X poles were the cut outs for the clamps.  The manufacturer had only cut these out about 2mm between the clamp jaws which worked perfectly well for the first few months of use (depending on wear).  After this time it became apparent that this gap should have been about 5mm.  This is why we offer a free service, simply to rectify this issue.  Any other issues are down to wear and tear which affects all composite poles - the rate of this wear and tear being unique to each user.

[trevor perry]

There were some issues with the first batch though.

The only issues with the first batch of original SL-X poles were the cut outs for the clamps.  The manufacturer had only cut these out about 2mm between the clamp jaws which worked perfectly well for the first few months of use (depending on wear).  After this time it became apparent that this gap should have been about 5mm.  This is why we offer a free service, simply to rectify this issue.  Any other issues are down to wear and tear which affects all composite poles - the rate of this wear and tear being unique to each user.

that clears up what was wrong with mine, i got my dremel out and shaved another 1mm out and it has been fine till now but this week has just closed the gap when tightened .nice to know i can still make the gap bigger. i thought it would have  made the section too weak if id shaved any more but obviously not.

[Alex Gardiner]

There were some issues with the first batch though.

The only issues with the first batch of original SL-X poles were the cut outs for the clamps.  The manufacturer had only cut these out about 2mm between the clamp jaws which worked perfectly well for the first few months of use (depending on wear).  After this time it became apparent that this gap should have been about 5mm.  This is why we offer a free service, simply to rectify this issue.  Any other issues are down to wear and tear which affects all composite poles - the rate of this wear and tear being unique to each user.

that clears up what was wrong with mine, i got my dremel out and shaved another 1mm out and it has been fine till now but this week has just closed the gap when tightened .nice to know i can still make the gap bigger. i thought it would have  made the section too weak if id shaved any more but obviously not.

When the pole gets even older you can completely re-seat the clamp which turns the clock right back.  Ring me up if you want to know how!

[trevor perry]

There were some issues with the first batch though.

The only issues with the first batch of original SL-X poles were the cut outs for the clamps.  The manufacturer had only cut these out about 2mm between the clamp jaws which worked perfectly well for the first few months of use (depending on wear).  After this time it became apparent that this gap should have been about 5mm.  This is why we offer a free service, simply to rectify this issue.  Any other issues are down to wear and tear which affects all composite poles - the rate of this wear and tear being unique to each user.

that clears up what was wrong with mine, i got my dremel out and shaved another 1mm out and it has been fine till now but this week has just closed the gap when tightened .nice to know i can still make the gap bigger. i thought it would have  made the section too weak if id shaved any more but obviously not.

When the pole gets even older you can completely re-seat the clamp which turns the clock right back.  Ring me up if you want to know how!

thanks alex tried ringing but its obviously your office number so will ring tomorrow i need to order a couple of brushes anyway.